One of the most significant telltale signs of a bearded dragon’s health condition is its fecal matter. When a bearded dragon passes waste, it usually comes out in two parts: the solid ‘Poop Matter’ & the ‘Urate,’ a solid form of uric acid, in white color. However, noticing the bearded dragon’s brown urate can concern any owner about their pet’s health and well-being.

Today, I will help you embark on a quest to delve into the world of bearded dragon brown urate, a uric acid of its biology that not only lends to its allure but also helps you get vital insights into your pet’s overall health & vitality.

Here, I will discuss what causes brown urate in bearded dragons and what you can do about it. Some sy that it’s because of high calcium intake, while others believe dehydration is the reason. Let’s debunk the confusion and learn what exactly’s causing brown urate in bearded dragons.

Hence, without wasting any more time, let’s begin with learning ‘Why Is My Bearded Dragon Urate Brown.’

What Causes Bearded Dragon Brown Urate? 

If this is the first time you notice bearded dragon brown urate, it could be a bit of dehydration. I suggest you offer some watery veggies or hornworms to your beardies and see if that helps. You should know urate can sometimes be discolored, which is not necessarily a problem. If you notice your pet urate coming out brown-colored, you will want to offer more water through moisture-rich foods.

Or, you can do this by dropping on your pet’s nose to keep it well hydrated. Many think brown urate in bearded dragons also occurs due to excessive calcium intake, which is not entirely true. If you have been feeding lots of calcium to your pet, it will be extracted from the blood in your pet’s kidney and precipitate as a very fine calcium oxalate crystal. This could result in a bearded dragon’s orange urate looking like rust.

Sometimes, inadequate UVB lighting or overdosing on your pet with too much dietary Vitamin D3 causes this issue. Interestingly, excessive calcium isn’t necessarily a problem as long as Vitamin D is given in moderation, which beardies need to process the calcium effectively. Keeping your pet hydrated will work best, and getting bearded dragon urate brown color back to its normal yellowish-white shade.  

What To Do?

The very first thing that you should do is to increase your pet’s water intake. If I were at your place, I would have ensured that a clean water source is always easily accessible & available inside their enclosure. If you suspect your dragon is severely dehydrated, consider offering water through a syringe.

You must provide proper hydration if your pet exhibits any of the above symptoms. I would suggest you start with diluting electrolyte solutions like sports drinks or, my favorite, Pedialyte near your pet’s head. You can also use a needleless syringe or an eye dropper to drip water on your pet’s nose.

As your pet will be removing the moisture from its body by licking, you must continue providing more water to drink. A few people also suggest that reptiles can be hydrated by offering invertebrate hydration gel.

Note: Bearded dragons are exotic pets usually best treated by a veterinarian specializing in reptilian care. So, I would advise you to consider using my tool and find a reputable bearded dragon vet near me/you. 

5 Tips For Every Beardies Owner

• As Your Dragon turns into adults, you must pay more attention to leafy greens than insects. This will keep your pet at its best and well-hydrated.
• Dragons like getting a warm bath, which also stimulates their bowel movement. I suggest you give your pet a warm bath occasionally to promote healthy digestion and fecal release. 
• Pay attention to the type of insects, bugs, and worms you feed to your pet. Moisture-rich heavy worms like hornwort can over-hydrate your bearded dragon, especially if it’s juvenile. Overhydration further leads to bearded dragon liquid urate as well as bearded dragon watery poop.
• If you ever notice bearded dragon blood in the urate, you need to contact the ver immediately as it can be a symptom of an intestinal parasite or parasitic infection. Sometimes, only a pinch of blood can make the bearded dragon urate appear light or dark brown.
• Since a healthy lifestyle is key to lifelong companionship with a bearded dragon l, you must maintain a nutritionally balanced diet, ensure proper hydration, and regularly monitor your pet’s health.

FAQ

Conclusion

I hope you have a brief idea of the bearded dragon Brown urate. First of all, be calm & don’t panic because it could be due to dehydration, and you can easily help your pet recover fast. Besides dehydration, a diet-related factor could also be responsible for brown urate.

Maybe you have been feeding excessive protein or offering an inadequate type of vegetable, causing brown urate. Contact your veterinarian if hydrating your bearded dragon doesn’t cause the brown urate problem.

If you have any other concerns regarding your bearded dragon urate color, check my other guides on this website. Also, you can consider dropping the comment below and asking me anything related to this topic.

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